Gravesend, at a glance

Gravesham Borough CouncilThe borough council's homepage and the starting point for bins, planning, housing, benefits and licensing.
Council TaxPay your council tax, set up a direct debit or manage your account online.
Help with your Council TaxCheck eligibility for the single-person discount, Council Tax Reduction and other exemptions if money is tight.
Report a problem (Keeping Gravesham Clean)One place to report fly-tipping, littering, graffiti, dog fouling and abandoned vehicles.
Planning application searchSearch planning applications and appeals by postcode or reference, and comment on a nearby development.
Find your councillorLook up who represents your ward and how to contact them.
Kent County CouncilCounty-level services the borough doesn't handle: roads, social care, education and registrations.
Report a pothole or road fault (KCC)Report and track potholes, flooding, broken streetlights and damaged signs (Kent CC is the highways authority).

Check your bin dayEnter your postcode to see collection dates for rubbish, recycling, food and garden waste.
Bins & recyclingWhat goes in each bin, ordering new bins, and reporting a missed collection.
Bulky waste collectionBook and pay for collection of furniture, appliances and other large items.
Pepperhill Recycling Centre (the tip)The household waste and recycling centre serving Gravesend, at Station Road, Southfleet DA13 9PA.
Book a tip slot (KCC)Book the slot you now need before driving to Pepperhill or any Kent tip.

Gravesend station (Southeastern)Times and tickets, including the high-speed Javelin to London St Pancras in about 24 minutes.
Live train departuresReal-time departure board with platforms and delays before you leave home.
Gravesend buses (Arriva)Local routes to Bluewater, Dartford and beyond, with timetables and a journey planner.
Bus passes & info (KCC)Apply for a concessionary bus pass and find county-wide bus and Fastrack information.
Gravesend car parksThe town's council car parks with locations, charges and payment options.
Traveline journey plannerPlan a door-to-door trip across bus, train and ferry anywhere in the South East.
Gravesend-Tilbury Ferry (status)The Thames passenger ferry to Tilbury is currently suspended; this is the official page to check for its return.

Dartford & Gravesham NHS TrustThe trust running your local hospitals, with appointment, department and visiting information.
Darent Valley Hospital (A&E)The nearest hospital with an A&E, on Darenth Wood Road, Dartford DA2 8DA.
Gravesham Urgent Treatment CentreWalk-in urgent care on Bath Street, open 8am-8pm daily for injuries and illness that aren't emergencies.
NHS 111 onlineGet assessed and pointed to the right care when you're unwell and unsure where to go.
Find a GPSearch and register with a GP surgery near Gravesend by postcode.
Find a pharmacyLocate a nearby or late-opening pharmacy and check Pharmacy First services.

Apply for a school place (KCC)Apply for a primary or secondary place, or an in-year move, and check the deadlines.
Kent Test (11-plus)How the grammar-school selection test works and how to register your Year 5 child.
Find a school (Kent Schools Search)The official directory to find schools in Gravesend by postcode, name or type.
North Kent College - GravesendThe town's further-education campus on Lower Higham Road, with vocational and maritime courses.
Kent school term datesOfficial term and holiday dates to plan around (academies may differ slightly).
Free school meals (KCC)Check whether your child qualifies for free school meals and apply.

Cascades Leisure CentreGravesend's main leisure centre on Thong Lane: gym, leisure pool, swimming lessons and classes.
Parks & play areasFind the riverside promenade, Windmill Hill, play areas and the skate park across the borough.
Kent LibrariesFind Gravesend Library (Windmill Street), opening hours, and search or reserve books online.
The Woodville - what's onGravesend's theatre and cinema: browse shows, comedy, music and films and book tickets.
St George's Shopping CentreThe town-centre shopping and leisure hub on Bath Street, with shops, parking and opening times.
St George's Church (Pocahontas)The parish church where Pocahontas is buried, with details of the memorial and statue to visit.
Guru Nanak Darbar GurdwaraOne of the largest Sikh gurdwaras outside India, with a visitor guide, service times and events.

KentOnline - GravesendDaily local news for Gravesend and Northfleet from the Gravesend Messenger.
Gravesham Grapevine - what's onIndependent guide to what's on across Gravesham: gigs, exhibitions, comedy, walks and workshops. (Visit Gravesend's website closed in 2026; it now posts on Facebook and Instagram only.)
Visit Kent - GravesendThe county tourism board's guide to attractions and days out around Gravesend.

Kent Police (report / 101)Report a non-emergency crime or incident online, or call 101 (999 in an emergency).
Kent Fire & RescueBook a free home safety visit and get smoke-alarm and fire-prevention advice.
Flood warnings: Gravesend & NorthfleetLive tidal-Thames flood warnings for the specific area covering Gravesend and Northfleet.
Check for flooding (Environment Agency)Search any postcode for live flood alerts, 5-day risk and river and sea levels.
Kent PreparedHousehold emergency planning for flooding, severe weather and utility failures - relevant this close to the river.

Find a job (GOV.UK)The official government job-search service and route to Jobcentre Plus support.
Business rates (Gravesham)Register a business, view and pay bills, and apply for small business rate relief.
Business support (KCC)County business support, apprenticeships, skills and funding signposting.
Kent Invicta Chamber of CommerceNetworking, trade and export documentation, and HR, legal and tax advice for local businesses.
Invest KentFree support for businesses relocating to or growing in the area, plus commercial property search.

Southern WaterSupplies both water and sewerage to Gravesend - manage your account, pay bills or report a leak.
UK Power Networks (power cuts)Report and track a power cut with the network operator for Kent, or call 105 free from any phone.
SGN (smell gas / gas safety)Gas safety advice for the area; if you smell gas call the emergency line on 0800 111 999.

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